You’re Invited to the Chicago Ugly Christmas Sweater Party!
(Image: If something like the above lives in your closet, do I have a meetup for you…)
This week, Windy Citizen editor & publisher Brad Flora (@bradflora) had a great idea–ask a group of local bloggers to throw their names behind a community Christmas party for our readers. It’s an all-inclusive community holiday meetup–and if you’re reading this post, you’re invited!
The party is free. The drinks are not, though there will be specials. The theme is deliberately tacky–we’re asking you to wear the ugliest Christmas (or other holiday) sweater you can find. But don’t let good taste stop you from coming, either. Dress as the holiday spirit moves you, but we hope to see you there!
Full details are below. Feel free to bring your friends. For further updates, you can browse the main party page on Windy Citizen or follow the official party Twitter hastag, #chisweaterbash.
WHAT:
The Chicago Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
WHEN:
Thursday, December 10th, 2009, from 7:00 p.m. to whenever
WHERE:
Black Rock Bar, 3614 N. Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL (see map)
CTA: Brown Line to Addison, then walk two blocks west
Sponsored by these Chicago hometown blogs:
- Windy Citizen
- Outside the Loop Radio
- Chicago Carless
- Chicagosphere
- Lake Effect News
- Chicago Foodies
- The Urbanophile
- Backgarage
- Driftglass
- Windy City Wine Guy
- Fun Sherpa
- Chicago Bar Project
- Making Chicago Home
- Sound Citizen
- Loud Loop Press
- Chicago Tumbls Too
- Chicago Dining Examiner
- Gals Guide
- Windy City Watch
- ChiTown Tattler
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